Robert Reich, Professor, Goldman School of Public Policy, U.C. Berkeley; Former U.S. Secretary of Labor; Author, The Work of Nations

Is the U.S. economy showing signs of recovery, as some indicators suggest, or are these assertions dangerously premature? Having served in three administrations, written best-selling books and published articles in The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Reich is uniquely positioned to share his take on the 2010 economic outlook for California, the U.S., and the rest of the world in this year’s annual installment of the Walter E. Hoadley Economic Forecast.

Prior to the luncheon we have a private invitation only panel discussion moderated by Gloria. In addition to Robert Reich this year’s panelists include: · Wayne Best, Chief Economist, Visa · Larry Mendonca, Senior Partner, McKinsey and Company, Chairman, Economic Institute of the Bay Area· Bank of America representative TBA